Pedestrian dies after being struck by lorry in Staffordshire

The young man was confirmed dead at the scene

16:06, 28 Jun 2025

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a lorry on a Staffordshire road. The man - aged in his 30s - was confirmed dead at the scene of the collision last night (June 27).

Emergency services had been sent to the A38 between Clay Mills and the Branston junction in Burton at 8.20pm. The driver of the articulated lorry remained at the scene and is currently helping officers with their inquiries.

The A38 was closed following the crash but reopened at 6.40am today (June 28). Staffordshire Police[1] are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as an investigation gets underway.

A force spokesman said: "We are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a collision on the A38 yesterday evening.

We were called at 8.20pm on Friday (27 June) to the A38 southbound near Shobnall Bridge following reports of a collision between Clay Mills and the Branston junction.

"A pedestrian and an articulated goods vehicle were involved. Sadly, a man in his 30s was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

"The man's next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their inquiries.

"The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene and it was reopened at 6.40am today.

We are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, who may have relevant dashcam footage or who saw the pedestrian prior to the collision, to contact us."

Witnesses should call 101 quoting incident number 832 of June 27, or email collision investigators directly at [email protected].

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References

1. ^ Staffordshire Police (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)
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